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Paediatric kidney stone surgery: state-of-the-art review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)While urolithiasis in children is rare, the global incidence is rising, and the volume of minimally invasive surgeries being performed reflects this. There have been many developments in the technology, which have supported ... -
Paediatric Ureteroscopy (P-URS) reporting checklist: a new tool to aid studies report the essential items on paediatric ureteroscopy for stone disease
(Journal article, 2023)The burden of urolithiasis in children is increasing and this is mirrored by the number of surgical interventions in the form of ureteroscopy (URS). There exist many challenges in performing this surgery for this special ... -
A pan-European survey of research in end-of-life cancer care
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-11-30)Background To date, there is no coordinated strategy for end-of-life (EOL) cancer care research in Europe. The PRISMA (Reflecting the Positive Diversities of European Priorities for Research and Measurement in End-of-life ... -
Pancreatic cancer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The need for a common education and training track in surgical oncology across Europe has been emphasized. ESSO provides several hands-on courses for skills training and face-to-face discussions. The core curriculum provides ... -
Pancreatic enzyme treatment in chronic pancreatitis: Quality of management and adherence to guidelines–A cross-sectional observational study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) is a common complication in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP), leading to increased morbidity and mortality if not treated adequately. Pancreatic enzyme replacement ... -
Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency in diabetes is associated with autonomic dysfunction
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives: Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) is prevalent in diabetes. Pathophysiological theories imply autoimmune destruction, lack of trophic effects of insulin or impaired neuronal stimulation, but the relationship ... -
Pandemic influenza vaccines - the challenges
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-12-03)Recent years’ enzootic spread of highly pathogenic H5N1 virus among poultry and the many lethal zoonoses in its wake has stimulated basic and applied pandemic vaccine research. The quest for an efficacious, affordable and ... -
Paraneoplastic and Other Autoimmune Encephalitides: Antineuronal Antibodies, T Lymphocytes, and Questions of Pathogenesis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Autoimmune and paraneoplastic encephalitides represent an increasingly recognized cause of devastating human illness as well as an emerging area of neurological injury associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Two ... -
Paraneoplastic CDR2 and CDR2L antibodies affect Purkinje cell calcium homeostasis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-12)Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD) is characterized by loss of Purkinje cells (PCs) associated with progressive pancerebellar dysfunction in the presence of onconeural Yo antibodies. These antibodies recognize ... -
Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration: Characterizing the Yo antibody antigens
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-03-16)Background: The pathogenesis of paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD) with Yo-antibodies is unclear. The disease is generally accepted as immune-mediated, but whether the Yo antibodies themselves are pathogenic ... -
Paraneoplastic syndrome-associated neuronal antibodies in adult ADHD
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-09-01)A high seroprevalence of Yo antibodies targeting cerebellar Purkinje cells was recently reported in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We investigated the presence of 8 paraneoplastic neurological ... -
Parenteral nutrition in patients with incurable cancer: A retrospective study of current practice at Haukeland University Hospital
(Master thesis, 2020-06-17)Background: The use of PN therapy in patients living with incurable cancer is understudied, and there is a need for a stronger evidence base regarding this treatment in patients with incurable cancer. Aims: This study aimed ... -
Parenteral Vaccination against Influenza Does Not Induce a Local Antigen-Specific Immune Response in the Nasal Mucosa
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2002-03-19)The immune response in the nasal mucosa to influenza vaccination in 23 patients scheduled for tonsillectomy was studied. A statistically significant increase in influenza virus–specific serum and oral fluid antibodies was ... -
Pasienter innlagt for vestibularisnevritt 2011–21
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)BAKGRUNN Forekomsten av vestibularisnevritt i Norge er ukjent. Sykdommen fører til akutt svimmelhet, som er en vanlig årsak til sykehusinnleggelse. Formålet med studien var å analysere antall pasienter innlagt i norske ... -
Pasienter over 75 år innlagt ved Brannskadeavdelinga, Haukeland universitetssjukehus 2000–19
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Bakgrunn: Antallet pasienter over 75 år med brannskader som mottar avansert behandling, inkludert omfattende kirurgi og intensivbehandling, er økende. Vi ønsket å kartlegge behandling og utfall for pasienter over 75 år med ... -
Pathogenic Carboxyl Ester Lipase (CEL) Variants Interact with the Normal CEL Protein in Pancreatic Cells
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Mutations in the gene encoding the digestive enzyme carboxyl ester lipase (CEL) are linked to pancreatic disease. The CEL variant denoted CEL-HYB predisposes to chronic pancreatitis, whereas the CEL-MODY variant causes ... -
Pathophysiology of idiopathic gastroparesis and implications for therapy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objectives: Idiopathic gastroparesis is a gastric motility disorder characterized by chronic upper gastrointestinal symptoms and delayed gastric emptying without an identifiable underlying condition. This review summarizes ... -
Patient and surgical factors affecting procedure duration and revision risk due to deep infection in primary total knee arthroplasty
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-12-21)Background: The aim of this study was to assess which patient and procedure factors affected both the risk of infection as well as procedure duration. Additionally, to assess if procedure duration affected the revision ... -
The patient perspective: Quality of life in advanced heart failure with frequent hospitalisations
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-07-15)End of life is an unfortunate but inevitable phase of the heart failure patients' journey. It is often preceded by a stage in the progression of heart failure defined as advanced heart failure, and characterised by poor ... -
Patient Perspectives on Kidney Stone Surgery: A Content Analysis of Instagram Posts by Patients Versus Surgeons
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Both clinicians and patients use social media to post about health care issues such as kidney stone disease, but their perspectives may differ. Objective To evaluate content and themes regarding kidney ...